Andres Machado vs. Jim Shellenback — Career Comparison

Jim Shellenback built a career as a starting pitcher and Andres Machado as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Andres Machado led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 118 vs 86), run prevention (ERA+ 106 vs 98), and strikeout rate (K%+ 80 vs 77). Jim Shellenback held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 138 vs 88). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Andres Machado.